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informal

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informal in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
    "had a cozy chat"; "a relaxed informal manner"; "an intimate cocktail lounge"; "the small room was cozy and intimate"
    cozy  intimate  informal 
  2. not formal
    "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"; "an informal free-and-easy manner"; "an informal gathering of friends"
    informal 
  3. used of spoken and written language
    informal 
  4. not officially recognized or controlled
    "an informal agreement"; "a loose organization of the local farmers"
    informal  loose 
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